What the AfD would do in power | Berlin Briefing Podcast
The AfD is surging in the polls - in some regions, it's way out in front of Germany’s traditional parties. But despite record support, the
The AfD is surging in the polls - in some regions, it's way out in front of Germany’s traditional parties. But despite record support, the far-right party still has almost no real executive power. Why is that? And could that soon change? In this episode, we break down how Germany’s political system limits - and could eventually allow - the AfD’s path to power.
Host Max Hofmann discusses with DW’s Matthew Moore and author/historian Katja Hoyer what would happen if the AfD won a state outright. Which levers of power could they use - and where would they face resistance? And would governing actually change the party - or even the system itself? Chapters 00:00 AfD Poll Surge 01:15 Why not in power? 02:37 Strategy debate 05:02 Path to majority 07:15 The firewall 09:31 AfD goals 12:10 Security power 13:27 Would it moderate?
14:03 System limits 15:10 Weimar lessons 17:02 Remigration debate 20:24 Democracy dilemma 21:25 Voter frustration 23:02 Ban debate 26:48 Real power 29:14 Schools & culture 31:44 Media & Migration 33:21 Federal impact 37:10 In Power: what Changes? 38:23 Compromise problem 40:33 Why AfD? 43:32 Outro DW Berlin Briefing on Apple
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